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PCBA Conformal Coating Technician

Astranis


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 36 - 52
Posted: 26 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits expanding humanitys reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe large enterprises sovereign governments and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime data security network visibility and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the worlds best investors including Andreessen Horowitz Baillie Gifford Blackrock Fidelity Franklin Templeton and Snowpoint and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs builds and operates its satellites out of its 153000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California USA.

PCBA Conformal Coating Technician

As a Conformal Coating Technician at Astranis youll support new process development for PCBA conformal coating across our spaceflight and ground hardware. Youll assist with the overall conformal coating workflow supporting both automated equipment and manual application processes.

Role
  • Operate automated dispensing equipment and batch washing systems.
  • Perform manual PCBA preparation and processes such asincluding component masking staking de-masking and manual touchups.
  • Provide feedback to improve staking coating drawings
  • Perform all work according to work instructions
  • Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to develop and document future activities
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 2 years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the electronics industry
  • Experience with PCBA conformal coating and PCBA material handling
  • Can read assembly drawings work instructions and travelers
  • Familiar with windows style PC operating systems
  • Ability to be onsite 5 days a week
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
Bonus
  • A.S. electrical mechanical or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
  • IPC-A-610 certification and experience building to Class 3 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum standards.
  • Familiarity with programming and operating dispense equipment .
  • Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) enviroments.
  • Experience working in a clean room environment
  • Experience working with electrical schematics and PCB design files especially in Altium
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astraniss total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options high-quality company-subsidized healthcare disability and life insurance 401(k) retirement planning flexible PTO and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$36 - $52 USD

U.S. Citizenship Lawful Permanent Residency or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the United States or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and products are built for everyone regardless of gender race creed or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.

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